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Steam and Diesel on the B&O Volume 2

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Attica Jct., Fostoria, Willard Timeframe: 1950s- 1970s Length: 56 minutes + previews Source: Donald J. Krofta Baltimore and Ohio action from the 1950s to the Chessie System in the 1970s. Donald Krofta filmed in 16mm. His friend, Jim Hawk recorded the audio on many scenes. A single DVD-R. All films are […]

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New York Central Indiana Division 1956 Vol. 1

Producer: Herron Locations: Indiana, Ohio, Illinois Timeframe: 1956 Length: 1 hour Source: Donald J. Krofta. New York Central Big Four steam. Here is notable Cinematographer Don Krofta documenting some of the New York Central steam in it’s ending era. Specifically, shot in 1956. He found action within Indiana. The best part, it is filmed in […]

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Chicago 1970

Producer: Herron Rail Video Timeframe: 1969 – 1971 Locations: Chicago area, Milwaukee, Griffith, St. Louis Length: 54 minutes Source: Robert Bullermann Here is a collage of mostly Chicago area rail action circa 1970. Bullermann filmed passenger trains before the nationwide consolidation to form Amtrak. Multiple railroads and into early Amtrak in 1971. About an even […]